I was at school (primary and high school) with this legend. I can honestly say, the nice guy you see on telly and in the media, is exactly who he was as a kid. Absolute legend of the game! Absolute legend off the field! One of Rugby's best ambassadors.
@@tsaki_titan It's not debatable😂 Habana is South Africa's all time leading try scorer not to mention that he's the most capped winger in Springboks history. Nobody even comes close.
Hmmmm Hes up there. Probably is for now, but I think one of the current era players will have to take that place soonish.... Maybe, although there can be an argument that the team today is more a unit that individual brilliance I guess, but the sport has also changed A LOT, players cant be one dimensional anymore. Few names that come to mind Is Fourie du Preez, Victor Matfield, Bakkies and then current era Eben, Marx. BUT for now the only back player that might compete is Fourie dP and maybe Joost. Well see how long the current Era gues can keep going.
I was in grade 5 in 2007, was at hendrik louw primary a few years behind steven kitshoff, i remember the world cup slogan was "pass the ball the bryan" I think leon schuster even made a song as part of a movie
Messi aint got shit on Habana!!! Hahahahaah....i do not watch rugby that often, m the "oh it is the world cup" fan. but i am never gonna miss your videos... just pure genius. Thank you bruv!!!
I remember back then, whenever the ball went down the line and it got to Habana, it almost always ended in a try. The stats speak for itself, he's one of the greats.
His dive is also very photogenic. If Habana scored the most beautiful tries, the ugliest finisher has to be Mapimpi… the one glides, the other trips over the try line.
Thanks for reminding me that 2007 is still my favourite World Cup of all time, Andy. He was the best player of the tournament. Oh, and 36-0. Thanks for reminding me of that, too. 😅
Best modern day winger imo and has scored more test tries than every other player from the 1st tier nations. The only guy with more international test tries is the Japanese bloke whose name I can't even remember😃
keep in mind this video doesnt really show Habana's skill under the high ball. every up-and-under was contested when he was on the field. A real workhorse in every team he played for.
Seeing this, Difference between him and Kolbe, Kolbe is able to juke and still accelerate back to high speed because he is short with Bryan he kicks and pierces through when being challenged
0:55 I was there, Cheifs v Bulls Superrugby Final, we demolished them what a day I'll never forget. Got to sit in the suites as well like a real big wig lol
Take a shot every time the commentators go " OHHHHH HABANA!" youll be slaughtered after 5 minutes. He always appeared out of nowhere and literally changed the game. Best winger of all time? I think he has a strong case.
@@AndrewDavidForde Overall, individually and in terms of honours. He scored 37 tries in 61 Super Rugby games for the Bulls, winning 2 titles. He moved to the Stomers and only scored 19 tries in 57 Super Rugby games, losing in the 2010 final against the Bulls. In terms of Currie Cup, with the Bulls, he scored 9 tries in 14 games, winning in 2006 and 2009, with the WP he only scored twice and played 8 games, winning one Currie Cup. Internationally you could also see the decline, going from the Bulls to their biggest rivals, it created a devide and caused friction in the Boks camp as well. He would have scored more and won if he stay with the Bulls
@@AndrewDavidForde True, but that team was unreal and his stats weren't fantastic either, but it was towards the latter end of his career, but still, he's a fantastic player, but he got greedy, he chose money over legacy
Most overrated winger in Bok history.For those who mentions his try scoring record,Doug Howlett is the AB's top try scorer.Doug who? Exactly.Habana is basically the Bok Howlett.Well,no , Habana was actually better.Outstanding quality?His ability to go 100%,from the word go,every time.I don't think he's in the Springboks top 5.
Minimal respect for him - he cried after retiring: "I have to buy my own clothes". Yeah, that sums up the spoilt life him and Eisbein had at RAU and after
It wasn't just his speed though. He had a rugby brain with tons of skill. Tons of it.
And great in defence as well
and a super nice guy in real life
I was at school (primary and high school) with this legend.
I can honestly say, the nice guy you see on telly and in the media, is exactly who he was as a kid.
Absolute legend of the game! Absolute legend off the field! One of Rugby's best ambassadors.
Bryan Habana and Jonah Lomu are on the wings for the all time best 15 and its not even close
I guess top tier gets more eyes. Rupeni is up there.
Yes Rupeni is definitely up there as well.@@Thelasttrywins
I would take Kolbe over Habana any day of the week
Having this guy on Rugby 08 was a cheat code😂
Yup, i recall those days. Only team my friends would pick was Bulls or SA, we then had to ban those teams for touraments 🤣
Jason Robinson was more of a cheat code
Rugby 08 still the best rugby game till date
Dude!!!! 😂
A legend of the game, all the people saying ridiculous things online last week should see this video and feel stupid
I still remember back in the day, I was a child during this and everyone wanted to be Habana. Every single person
Habana's workrate was insane.
Not many players have scored a hattrick against the All Blacks
The best South African winger ever
Debatable
@@tsaki_titanwho on earth could be better
We still haven't seen what Kurt-Lee Arendse and Kolbe are yet to do. Let's wait for their retirement then we can debate
@@tsaki_titan understandable,but that fact he was the pioneer for them to come through makes him the best for me.
@@tsaki_titan It's not debatable😂 Habana is South Africa's all time leading try scorer not to mention that he's the most capped winger in Springboks history. Nobody even comes close.
His length of the field tries vs OZ in the early days where UNBELIEVABLE
His ability to just run and twist between defenders is still unmatched...!
Realistically probably the best Springbok ever
I been saying that for years. I've watch all old springboks and currie cup games and archives. In my conclusion he's the best rugby player ever in SA
Hmmmm Hes up there. Probably is for now, but I think one of the current era players will have to take that place soonish.... Maybe, although there can be an argument that the team today is more a unit that individual brilliance I guess, but the sport has also changed A LOT, players cant be one dimensional anymore. Few names that come to mind Is Fourie du Preez, Victor Matfield, Bakkies and then current era Eben, Marx. BUT for now the only back player that might compete is Fourie dP and maybe Joost. Well see how long the current Era gues can keep going.
I was in grade 5 in 2007, was at hendrik louw primary a few years behind steven kitshoff, i remember the world cup slogan was
"pass the ball the bryan"
I think leon schuster even made a song as part of a movie
Underrated defensively solid
0:29 the voice of the legendary Jon Champion in commentary 🔥🔥🔥
Habana is one of the all time greatest rugby players in my opinion
The amount of huge matches in this is insane
Habana kick and chase = Try time.
Bro people forget how amazing Habana was he was a superstar
Messi aint got shit on Habana!!! Hahahahaah....i do not watch rugby that often, m the "oh it is the world cup" fan. but i am never gonna miss your videos... just pure genius. Thank you bruv!!!
I remember back then, whenever the ball went down the line and it got to Habana, it almost always ended in a try. The stats speak for itself, he's one of the greats.
The only thing I hated about him is that he use to excel against the Sharks 😩 aside from that he is has my eternal respect.
I'm trying to recall when he wasn't at his prime 😂
Fact
He was Cheslin Kolbe before Cheslin Kolbe
Just without the ankle breaking sidestep
@@Cereal_Killa_zaBut a bit faster than Cheslin...
@@GTRKT-qr5sf that is true
No frills, no unnecessary stepping, just raw speed and elite skills to go with (tackling, kicking, jumping, etc AND the timing of it all)
When he touched the ball it turned into points!! Habana The Great!!❤🇿🇦🏈
Habana was part of two great teams the springboks & the Blue Bulls He was something else Not just his speed his all round play was exceptional
So many guys dive into a try like a car wreck he dives into it with a smooth slide.
Miss the good old days of super rugby
His dive is also very photogenic. If Habana scored the most beautiful tries, the ugliest finisher has to be Mapimpi… the one glides, the other trips over the try line.
lol fax 🤣
🤣 Cant argue with that. Mapimpi definately not one of the most elegant finishers
Great video bud
Daar gaan Habananana🔥
Master of speed.
Amazing player. Just noticed how many feeds he received from Fourie Du Preez. Another great player.
Great video thank you.
Brian smoked more okes on grass than snoop dog smoked 😂😂😂😂
Jet shoes Habana had devastating pace. Was great to watch with ball in hand
Incredible talent.
Even in a Habana video, Fourie du Preez plays a huge role. What a combo.
His acceleration though! This man could move.
Habana for the bulls, such class
Thanks for reminding me that 2007 is still my favourite World Cup of all time, Andy. He was the best player of the tournament.
Oh, and 36-0. Thanks for reminding me of that, too. 😅
I saw him live playing center for the Lions. When I saw him he was the best I have ever seen. Stood out from the rest. Still best I have ever seen
They should have kept him at centre. In those days, the ball rarely got to the wing. At centre, any Habana line break would have resulted in a try.
The linesman at 8:40 is insanely funny.
Before Habana there was Paulse, don't forget that man
Best modern day winger imo and has scored more test tries than every other player from the 1st tier nations. The only guy with more international test tries is the Japanese bloke whose name I can't even remember😃
keep in mind this video doesnt really show Habana's skill under the high ball. every up-and-under was contested when he was on the field. A real workhorse in every team he played for.
10.3 in a rugby field
I Bet he would come just of short in track and Field against Usain Bolt
Be a fare race
Seeing this, Difference between him and Kolbe, Kolbe is able to juke and still accelerate back to high speed because he is short with Bryan he kicks and pierces through when being challenged
Legend!!!👏👏👏👍👍
Yeah, he is an All Time Great winger, who was almost on the same level as Jonah Lomu.
Lionel messi of Rugby 🙆🏾♂️
0:55 I was there, Cheifs v Bulls Superrugby Final, we demolished them what a day I'll never forget. Got to sit in the suites as well like a real big wig lol
When he's really shunting it looks like the video is in fast forward mode !
This guy can run 🏃🏾♂️ 😂
Greatest winger ever no question about it.
The greatest player of all time!
Cheslin Kolbe is the Bryan Habana of this generation
love your videos,!!
Pure speed extreme 😮
Kolbe best, most complete winger we have had!
Could not agree more
Imagine Habana an Kolbe in the same team
Mams was a freak!!!
He was a running cheat-code
I remember he raced a cheetah and won.
Legend
Top 2 best wingers in rugby history. Lomu is no.1 in my view
Best thing I remember about Habana is the legend that he was faster than a cheetah.....it made me so angry 😡 because he is🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Bryan Habana
Shane Williams turned him inside out
Take a shot every time the commentators go " OHHHHH HABANA!" youll be slaughtered after 5 minutes. He always appeared out of nowhere and literally changed the game. Best winger of all time? I think he has a strong case.
Contender for best rugby player of all time.
Him and Lomu...
Habana imo better. Lomu was great cant argue with that but the way Habana was able to create something out of nothing is unmatched
Lomfana wayegijima ngathi uthelwe ngezibonkolo.
Hot stepper
Ruined his career when he went to play for WP
@@christiaan2182 in what way?
@@AndrewDavidForde Overall, individually and in terms of honours. He scored 37 tries in 61 Super Rugby games for the Bulls, winning 2 titles. He moved to the Stomers and only scored 19 tries in 57 Super Rugby games, losing in the 2010 final against the Bulls. In terms of Currie Cup, with the Bulls, he scored 9 tries in 14 games, winning in 2006 and 2009, with the WP he only scored twice and played 8 games, winning one Currie Cup. Internationally you could also see the decline, going from the Bulls to their biggest rivals, it created a devide and caused friction in the Boks camp as well. He would have scored more and won if he stay with the Bulls
@@christiaan2182 Did well at Toulon though
@@AndrewDavidForde True, but that team was unreal and his stats weren't fantastic either, but it was towards the latter end of his career, but still, he's a fantastic player, but he got greedy, he chose money over legacy
Most overrated winger in Bok history.For those who mentions his try scoring record,Doug Howlett is the AB's top try scorer.Doug who? Exactly.Habana is basically the Bok Howlett.Well,no , Habana was actually better.Outstanding quality?His ability to go 100%,from the word go,every time.I don't think he's in the Springboks top 5.
Bro thinks rugby fans are all 10 years old. Of course we know Dougie. STFU mate, you're probably either a Chiefs or England fan 😂😂😂
You are having a full-on argument with yourself. 😂
Kolbe is way better. Not just a straight runner.
Minimal respect for him - he cried after retiring: "I have to buy my own clothes".
Yeah, that sums up the spoilt life him and Eisbein had at RAU and after